The Auburn-Opelika area was one of only two Alabama city groups ranked in Business Facilities Magazine's 2018 Metro Rankings Report.
The Auburn-Opelika area ranked number one in Economic Growth Potential and number three in Job Growth in the report published on July 23. According to Business Facilities Magazine, the rankings are determined by metro statistical analysis reports.
The cities considered are judged by their workforce development, recent projects, incentives, diversity and job growth.
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